Seeds of Generosity
From the back cover:
Storytelling is a gift of human presence. This book is an invitation to parents and teachers to rediscover this gift and bring it alive by telling stories with children. In Seeds of Generosity: Storytelling in the Classroom, writer and storyteller Margo McLoughlin has gathered nineteen folktales that explore the challenges and rewards of giving and receiving. These stories remind us that we live in an interconnected world. By listening and telling stories we weave relationships of respect and compassion, awakening our potential to work together on behalf of this precious planet.
Reviews:
"Seeds of Generosity provides 19 short folktales that share wisdom about how to live with a generous heart. With each story, this book provides suggestions for contemplation, which can stimulate thoughtful discussions for young and old around the acts of giving, receiving, forgiving, and friendship. As a storyteller, I read many books, and I cannot tell you how many books I've read where I do not find even one story that speaks to my teller's voice. I'm excited to say I found 5 stories in this book, that will likely find their way into my repertoire."
Michael Katz
Storyteller
"I came across your book while on retreat at GilChrist, the retreat center in Michigan built by the Fetzer Institute. I am doing a workshop at the end of this month on Digital Storytelling. I wanted to focus not only on the technology, but on the reason why Storytelling and getting children to create their own stories is so important. I feel your book was meant to get into my hands. Now, not only can I present how stories benefit the mind but also the heart. Your book has taken my workshop to new depths and I am deeply grateful."
Megan Black, Michigan
"I just wanted to let you know that your book of stories on generosity is by far and away the most requested book by both kids (yay - one they agree on!!!) at bedtime. They love all of the stories, listen very carefully and we have good conversations after. I find myself hearing your voice as I read, and unintentionally, hear my voice mimicking your lively and gentle cadence."
T. Jones-Farmer, Massachussetts
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This collection is both an anthology and a guide. Twenty-four folktales from around the world reveal the many ways that cultures teach generosity. Introductory notes describe the process for starting a story circle, and each story is followed by questions and prompts to spark readers' and listeners' own stories. The Giving Heart reminds us that when we share who we are with each other, we're on our way to building true community.
